stylite

• Substantivo que designa um asceta cristão primitivo que vivia no topo de colunas altas como forma de serviço religioso e penitência.

A noun referring to an early Christian ascetic who lived on top of high pillars as a form of religious devotion and penance.

1. Early Christian asceticC2formal

   A religious hermit in early Christianity who chose to live on top of a tall pillar as a form of extreme devotion and self-denial.

   Estilita

   • Saint Simeon Stylites is the most famous stylite, living on a pillar for 37 years.
   • The stylite spent his days in prayer and fasting atop the column.
   • Pilgrims would travel great distances to receive blessings from the stylite.